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GU59 MKD

2009 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,109 mi
Last recorded89,109 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11666,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 MKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 89,109 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,026 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 80,026 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 73,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 65,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,239 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 56,871 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2019 56,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,649 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,415 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 44,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,036 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GU59 MKD is a 2009 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 66,980 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU59 MKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU59 MKD?

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What year was GU59 MKD registered?

GU59 MKD is a 2009 BMW 116, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is GU59 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU59 MKD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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